Fire And Emergency Services

Since its inception, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has taken special interest in modernization of the Fire Wing. To keep the Fire Wing in tune with requirement of modern day fire fighting and rescue operations, the Fire Wing has been modernized by induction of the following equipment :-

Sr. No.

Services

Number

1.

Water Bouser 18000 ltrs. Capacity.

2

2.

Water Tender 4500 ltrs. Capacity.

9

3.

Dry Powder Chemical Tender.

1

4.

Multipurpose Tender

1

5.

Ambulance

1

Steps are also underway to procure a Hydraulic Platform-cum-Turn Table Ladder. This would be a first in the region. With the induction of Hydraulic Platform-cum-Turn Table Ladder, the Fire Wing would be able to give effective fire fighting and rescue operation cover to all high rise buildings in the limits of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. At present, the Fire Wing has 7 fire stations manned round the clock. Two more fire stations shall be made operational in the near future. The Fire Wing also provides assistance to the Army, Air Force and neighboring states in case of need.

The Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh is justifiably proud of having the best Fire Fighting Wing in the Region !!